Dispatch AutopilotBest car hauler software in 2026: an honest guide
The main kinds of software car haulers use, what each is good at, and how to pick the right mix for your company.
First, know which kind of software you need
“Car hauler software” covers three different jobs. Most carriers use one tool from the first group and one from the second:
- Load boards and marketplaces to find loads (for example Central Dispatch and the Super Loadboard).
- Carrier TMS / back office to run dispatch, inspections, invoices and pay (for example Dispatch Autopilot, Super Dispatch Carrier TMS, Ship.Cars SmartHaul).
- Tracking and telematics for GPS, ELD and fleet data (for example Samsara).
The options
Dispatch Autopilot
Best for: small and growing carriers that want dispatch, multi-car trip planning, inspections with eBOL, invoices and weekly driver and dispatcher settlements in one place. Pricing: $100 a month or $800 a year per company, unlimited users, 15-day free trial. Not included: a load board and live GPS tracking.
Super Dispatch
Best for: carriers who find most loads on the Super Loadboard and get paid through SuperPay. Offers a carrier TMS, driver app with eBOL and inspections, and GPS tracking. Pricing: a free version, and Carrier Pro starting at $55 a month per seat. See our detailed comparison.
Central Dispatch
Best for: finding and posting auto transport loads. It is a marketplace used by brokers, dealers and carriers rather than a full back office, so most carriers pair it with a TMS.
Ship.Cars SmartHaul and Haulk
Other carrier platforms for auto transport, with dispatch, inspection photos and delivery proof. Compare their current features and pricing on their websites, and ask how they handle driver pay and expenses.
Spreadsheets and accounting software
Best for: one truck just starting out. Cheap, but invoices, settlements and past-due tracking take hours every week and mistakes are easy. Most carriers switch once they add a second driver.
A checklist for choosing
- Does it calculate driver pay the way you pay (percentage, less fuel, per mile, per car)?
- Is pricing per seat or per company? Add up the cost for your whole team.
- Can drivers do inspections with photos, damage marks and signatures on their phone?
- Does it email the invoice and BOL to the broker and track when payment is late?
- Can you plan multi-car trips and see rate per mile before accepting a load?
- Is there a free trial long enough to run real loads?
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